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Saturday, July 21, 2012

For her

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“Mom, you're always there to help me, to guide me, and to teach me lessons about people and life in general. You always put our interests before your own and are very selfless in that aspect. You are hardworking, kind and always provide for us. I love you.” – Santiago

“Let’s see…How do I begin… Mom, you’re somebody who is always caring, a beautiful woman and a mom with a huge heart. Whenever one of us gets hurt, you’re the one always ready with a band aid, singing to comfort us. Mommy, if you ever ask me how much I love you, I will reply: ‘count every start in the sky and you will know’, and that will never change. You have a husband and a family who love you lots and that’s forever. I know we always give you a hard time about your glasses or making fun of you because you’re a little short, but that’s just us joking. You’re a great mother, you’re beautiful, and even though I don’t say this very often, I love you with half of my heart (the other half is for Daddy)” :-) – Carolina

“Ummm… I don’t know what you say, but wow, the time has gone fast! I remember when we were at the mall when I was like 4, and you would bring me around and show me stuff. It’s so much fun to be with you, you’re an amazing mother. You help me with everything I need with, plus you’re funny! Happy Birthday, I hope you enjoyed it!” – Juan

“My mom is the BEST of them all. Even though every day we call her ‘Smokey’ (GA: she works at a smokehouse), it’s just a joke. I think that once she reads this, she will smile like there’s no tomorrow. As I was saying, she is the best out of all moms in the world. I love her because she is the FUNNIEST mom ever, she makes the best tacos and she is REALLY smart. She is the most thoughtful, most caring and prettiest! Lots of love from your daughter.” – Florencia

“It’s no coincidence that your birthday falls on International Day of Friendship. The word friend should have a picture of you for reference in every dictionary. You’re more than a friend to me, obviously. You’re the love of my life, my companion, my rock when I’m down, and the one coming for support when it’s you who has no strength. You’re a wonderful person, a perfect wife, and the kids are right, the best Mom in the world. You have so much going on, you have no idea. I’m blessed to be able to live my life with you by my side, I would be nothing if it hadn’t been for you and you know that well. I hope you had a Happy Birthday; I look forward to the many, many more we will celebrate together. Remember, you’re stuck with me”. – Gabriel